Lauren McGaughy

Seems like a good time to reintroduce myself. I'm an investigative reporter & editor for The Texas Newsroom, a collaboration of public radio stations across the state. Lived here for 12 years. This year I've focused on Elon Musk. Got a tip? DMs open. Email tips@kut.org. Signal is lmcgaughy.40.

NEW INFO: We just got Angela Paxton's divorce petition. She accuses her husband Ken Paxton of adultery and noted the couple ceased living together in June 2024. More: www.kut.org/politics/202... #txlege

NEW: As part of my effort to track Elon Musk's influence in Texas, I asked for his emails with Gov. Greg Abbott for the last several months. Abbott's office rejected my request, saying the records are too "intimate and embarrassing" to release. www.kut.org/politics/202... #txlege

NEW: The judge overseeing Texas AG Ken Paxton's divorce case has put it under seal, meaning the public won't be able to access the record. We got all the documents filed before the case was sealed and have published them here: www.kut.org/politics/202... #txlege

NEW: We got a letter from the City of Uvalde today that says the investigation into the Tony Gonzales staffer who burned to death last month is expected to be "closed in the near future without resulting in criminal prosecution against any person." www.tpr.org/government-p...

NEW: Immigration enforcement has been very visible in places like Chicago and LA. But what about in red states like Texas? ⁦ @mosebuchele.bsky.social reports it may be quieter but it’s still on the rise — with ICE doing sometimes twice daily sweeps at jails. www.kut.org/apple-news/2... #txlege

BREAKING: Cards Against Humanity settles lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX. “Soon, the land will be returned to its natural state: no space garbage, and still completely free of pointless [expletive] border walls,” the game company told fans. www.kut.org/crime-justic...

Do you live in the U.S. and recently saw your @Tesla #Powerwall go dark? Powerwall 2s were recalled in Australia bc batteries could catch fire. But I've seen no recall here. I asked @teslaenergy but got no response. DM me if this has happened to you!

Friday marked the start of an historic trial, the first murder case for a San Antonio police officer to date. For Alexis Trovar, the case is simpler. It’ll determine whether the man who shot her mother is held criminally liable. thebarbedwire.com/2025/10/16/s...

🧵 Police in some Texas cities get a heads up before ICE raids. Austin is not one of them. @mosebuchele.bsky.social reached out police and sheriffs across the state. He found out ICE provides advance notice to some local agencies, while keeping others in the dark. www.kut.org/crime-justic... #txlege

BREAKING: Austin queer bar Cheer Up Charlies sold to investment firm buying up #LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs. www.kut.org/business/202...

A man burned to death after he was accused of starting a fire inside his cell in a prison in Amarillo, Texas. Two COs have been charged for failing to save him, with local TV reporting one officer was ordered to "smoke (him) out." abc7amarillo.com/news/local/c...

Need another reason to love K-Pop Demon Hunters? @iamleslierangel.bsky.social’s got it. thebarbedwire.com/2025/10/09/k...

Huge congrats to @paulflahive.bsky.social for winning the first Collier Spotlight award for his coverage of failures in the Texas CPS system. Read his whole series here: whenhomeisthedanger.org #txlege